The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 28,700

€ 25,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
138 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
23.88 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
42 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
642 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
665 mi
642 mi
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
115.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft